Australia: 210 MW shortlist emerges
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has reached the final stage of its selection process for a scheme in which 210 megawatts (MW) of large-scale solar projects will be added to the territory. The smallest of Australias states and territories, the ACT hopes to become the countrys photovoltaic leader.
Canadian Solar delivers 8 MW to landfill plant
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer, Canadian Solar announced today that it has delivered eight megawatts (MW) of modules to a project, on a former landfill site, in the German state of Hesse.
Conergy opens 8 MW park in Germany
German photovoltaics manufacturer, Conergy has opened an eight megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Grimmen, near Germanys Baltic Sea coastline. Around 35,000 Conergy PowerPlus modules were used in the installation, which is spread over 20 hectares.
India: Kashmir's move towards solar
An 18 kilowatt solar power plant at a sub-district hospital in Charar-i-Sharief, located in the disputed northwestern Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir, was inaugurated today. A high level meeting also took place to iron out energy issues in the state.
Goldman Sachs banks on renewable energy
News agency Reuters has reported that Goldman Sachs Group Inc has set its sites on investing US$40 billion into renewable energy projects over the next decade.
Samil Power takes on 2.6 GW PV project in China
Inverter manufacturer and project developer, Samil Power Co. Ltd has signed an agreement worth US$4.8 billion, under which it will install a total of 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic plants.
MiaSole hits 15.5 percent efficiency with flexible CIGS module
MiaSole has reached a new copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic module efficiency. The results have been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Proposal for Iran to abolish nuclear and adopt solar program unveiled
In an attempt to persuade Iran to drop its atomic ambitions and instead develop its abundant renewable energy resources, two politicians from Germanys Green Party have formulated a new strategy to be included in the ongoing nuclear battle between the oil-rich country and western governments.
Swiss solar association calls for higher PV targets
At the annual general meeting of Switzerlands solar trade association, Swissolar, the president called for more photovoltaic growth. The development of the technology, he said, could meet 20 percent of the countrys energy needs by 2025.
India establishes solar advisory council
Speaking with industry leaders yesterday, May 24, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy in India called for “greater investment” in solar energy. The event represented the first meeting of Indias Solar Energy Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC).
